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Fall is a great times to see a variety of migrating bird species including thrushers, warblers, sparrows and vireos. Walk with a park naturalist to see who is visiting the Woods during the autumn season. Program designed for adults.

Buckley Homestead Farm Tours! A fun, educational, hands-on look around the farm! Join one of Buckley's historic interpreters for a limited-attendance tour around the homestead. On this hour-long tour, you'll get to go inside all of the buildings, help feed the animals, and even get to choose a select gift from the shop. This tour does involve about a mile of walking on natural surfaces, and is open to all ages! To keep people safe and allow ourselves room to spread out there is a limit of 20 people per tour and masks will be required when entering buildings. The tour is $5 per person with daytime and evening tours. When registering you will be required to create an account and then select a $5 spot for each person in your family or group. Click the link for online registration or if you would prefer to make your reservation by phone, you can do so by calling 219-769-7275 and our reservation specialists will help create an account for you.

The land looked much different when the settlers first came to what is now Indiana. Take a hike and ‘travel back in time’ to enjoy the beauty of the tallgrass prairie in autumn. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; please call 219-844-3188.

Nature is amazing and there’s so much to learn! Join us each month as we discover something new about nature together! PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; please call 219-844-3188.

More than 300 species of native plants are found at Gibson Woods, including a variety of rare and unique species. Join a park naturalist for a walk through the preserve to learn more about our flora. Comfortable shoes and insect repellent recommended.

It’s Friday, it’s fall, it’s time for a nature hike! Please dress for the weather. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; please call 219-844-3188.

Buckley Homestead Farm Tours! A fun, educational, hands-on look around the farm! Join one of Buckley's historic interpreters for a limited-attendance tour around the homestead. On this hour-long tour, you'll get to go inside all of the buildings, help feed the animals, and even get to choose a select gift from the shop. This tour does involve about a mile of walking on natural surfaces, and is open to all ages! To keep people safe and allow ourselves room to spread out there is a limit of 20 people per tour and masks will be required when entering buildings. The tour is $5 per person with daytime and evening tours. When registering you will be required to create an account and then select a $5 spot for each person in your family or group. Click the link for online registration or if you would prefer to make your reservation by phone, you can do so by calling 219-769-7275 and our reservation specialists will help create an account for you.

Ages 3 and up Ever wonder what lives underwater in a pond besides fish? Join us as we collect and look at some of the smaller and spectacular species of the watery world. Wear shoes/clothes you do not mind getting dirty/wet. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; please call 219-844-3188. Homeschool, scout and other groups are welcome to attend, but each family within a group must register individually.

Buckley Homestead Farm Tours! A fun, educational, hands-on look around the farm! Join one of Buckley's historic interpreters for a limited-attendance tour around the homestead. On this hour-long tour, you'll get to go inside all of the buildings, help feed the animals, and even get to choose a select gift from the shop. This tour does involve about a mile of walking on natural surfaces, and is open to all ages! To keep people safe and allow ourselves room to spread out there is a limit of 20 people per tour and masks will be required when entering buildings. The tour is $5 per person with daytime and evening tours. When registering you will be required to create an account and then select a $5 spot for each person in your family or group. Click the link for online registration or if you would prefer to make your reservation by phone, you can do so by calling 219-769-7275 and our reservation specialists will help create an account for you.

Gibson Woods is home to 20+ documented species of dragonflies. Explore the trails in search of these amazing winged hunters. This program is for adults. Please call 219-844-3188 to register.

Fall is a great times to see a variety of migrating bird species including thrushers, warblers, sparrows and vireos. Walk with a park naturalist to see who is visiting the Woods during the autumn season. Program designed for adults.